like the way it used to be

ronin A man unwilling to fight for what he wants deserves what he gets On the contrary, it was rather a pleasant distraction to talk of other things - even other children, other families, and Bastien might find himself surprised that the smile that flickered across Ronin's face was absolutely genuine. "It sounds as though you have found where you want to be in life," he said warmly. "I can only commend you for that, Bastien. I can only apologise that I was blighted when your wedding took place. I shall have to paint you a belated wedding present." He smirked. The Voice wasn't his favourite subject, but Ronin was not quite so pious or righteous to judge someone by their god. "It would be a lie to say that I support her, but... if she can bring my friend happiness, I hope that she does so without any strings attached." He smiled.